OUR GREATEST CHALLENGE
It's easy to become fixated on, and envious of, social leaders, movie stars, athletes and other celebrities. They live glamorous lives that seem better than ours.
Whether we admit it or not, such people have a strong impact on us. Consciously or unconsciously, they become our idols and role models - our vision of who we should strive to be. But to idolize or envy another is to deny one's own validity, uniqueness and value ... to devalue one’s soul.
Imagine if a blue jay felt inferior and began trying to roar like a lion or throw its weight around like an elephant. If it kept trying to deny what it actually was and be something it was not, would we then see it as a better blue jay and like it more? I think not. We might think, "Poor blue jay, what got you so messed up ... how can I convince you to accept, appreciate and be your authentic wonderful self?"
The same is true for many of us humans. If we just let all the erroneous stuff fall away and return to our authentic selves, how much more simple and wonderful life could be!
Sometimes I think this is our greatest challenge.
Goodness and joy to all, Joseph.
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